What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthoptist-Riley Pediatric Ophthalmology position at Indiana University Health System?
Job Info
Overview
- Orthoptist with Riley Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Primary Location: Riley Outpatient Center Riley 575 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
- Additional Coverage: Carmel, IN & Greenwood clinics required (10300 N Illinois St, Carmel, IN, 46290 & 533 E County Line Rd, Greenwood, IN, 46143)
Core Requirements
- Required Credential:
- Certified Orthoptist (CO) – National certification required
Schedule
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Call / Weekends: None
- Patient Volume: Varies based on clinic and physician alignment
Compensation & Incentives/Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
- Requires continuous employment for 3 years
- Additional relocation bonus if applicable
- Department covers:
- Continuing education credits
- Professional dues
- Certification renewal
Why This Role Stands Out
- Rapidly growing orthoptist program with real influence on role design
- Opportunity to build and lead new orthoptist clinics
- Strong physician partnership that values orthoptist expertise
- Future vision includes launching an orthoptist training program in Indianapolis
Team & Work Environment
- Culture: Fast-paced, collaborative, physician-integrated
- Work Style:
- Mix of independent orthoptist clinics direct physician collaboration
- What Success Looks Like:
- Takes initiative
- Brings positive energy
- Works with urgency
- Strong collaborator across care teams
Why IU Health?
Join Indiana’s leading healthcare system, dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. IU Health offers strong opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.
- Benefits Designed for You
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly financial incentives
This position provides skilled technical support for the diagnosis and treatments of ocular disorders in patients of all ages. Performs comprehensive and specialized ophthalmic examinations, interprets, evaluates, and communicates test results and prepares recommendations for patient treatment and management. Implements treatment programs and conducts follow up for designated patients.
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in orthoptics required. 1-3 years' experience as orthoptist preferred.
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of orthoptics required.
Job Category: Allied Health
Posting Date: 2026-06-04T10:51:57 00:00
Locations: 575 Riley Hospital Dr Indianapolis IN 46202
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day